Hybrid Project Manager - Growth & New Ventures

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Professional development

Executive coaching

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an innovative Project Manager to drive business development initiatives in Sandton, Gauteng. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work to explore market opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and launch new products and services.

You will lead analyses, feasibility studies, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing, sales, finance, legal, and operations to turn plans into reality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field. MBA is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new opportunities, market trends, and potential strategic partnerships.
• Develop business cases and project plans for ventures, products, or services.
• Manage the full project lifecycle for business development initiatives, from concept to market entry.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies to support decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, finance, legal, operations) to execute plans.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial viability and resource optimization.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, stakeholders, and potential clients.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement strategies for success.
• Prepare and present updates, recommendations, and reports to senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Negotiation

Entrepreneurial drive

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin./Marketing/Economics

MBA (advantage)

Job description

Placements24 seeks an innovative Project Manager to drive business development initiatives in Sandton, Gauteng. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote work to explore market opportunities, build strategic partnerships, and launch new products and services.

You will lead analyses, feasibility studies, and cross-functional collaboration with marketing, sales, finance, legal, and operations to turn plans into reality.